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Higher Interest Rates Make Federal Debt More Expensive

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Higher Interest Rates Make Federal Debt More Expensive

The Fed’s key rate has a bearing on the sustainability of public borrowing, which is heading to striking levels.

By Lydia DePillis

How Fed Rates Influence Mortgages, Credit Cards, Savings and More

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How Fed Rates Influence Mortgages, Credit Cards, Savings and More

Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.

By Tara Siegel Bernard and Ron Lieber

Existing-Home Sales in 2024 Were Slowest in Decades Amid High Mortgage Rates

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Existing-Home Sales in 2024 Were Slowest in Decades Amid High Mortgage Rates

The market perked up late in the year when interest rates eased, but affordability challenges yielded the fewest transactions since 1995.

By Ben Casselman

Stocks and Bonds Fall After Strong Jobs Report Fuels Interest Rate Concerns

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Stocks and Bonds Fall After Strong Jobs Report Fuels Interest Rate Concerns

Stronger-than-expected data on the labor market has added to clues that the economy continues to run at a solid pace, amplifying fears about stubborn inflation.

By Joe Rennison